Clarion announced today the introduction of an all-new line of subwoofers for the 2013 model year, including an entry level model, a shallow-mount model and an amplified subwoofer. The new line offers cutting-edge styling, affordable prices, great power, and several technologically advanced features.

The new subwoofers are available in two distinct series. The WG Series is the entry level series designed to deliver rich, pumping bass on a tight budget and features a 10 inch and a 12-inch dual and a single voice coil subwoofer…

Alpine introduced a new receiver with connectivity options to several cloud-based content sources. The ICS-X7HD in-dash app-receiver is the first of its kind for the company and was recognized with an Innovations award in the In-Vehicle Audio category at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, held Jan. 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center…

Kenwood USA Corporation announced the introduction of nine new, high-performance CD receivers that have audio connectivity and control capabilities for music files stored on or accessed by iPhone, iPod and Android smartphones. New for 2013 is iPhone Siri control in all Bluetooth models as well as automatic iPhone Bluetooth pairing.

The popular iHeart-Radio, Clear Channel’s all-in-one digital radio service featuring live and custom stations, and Aha™ are fully supported for iPhone and Android smartphones in many of the step-up models…

Kenwood announced the introduction of three new power amplifier models that combine high performance with a new thin chassis profile and small-footprint design. These three “XR-Series” amplifier models were developed specifically for the Kenwood Excelon mobile electronics retailer network.

To achieve the thinner chassis profile, Kenwood designed each amplifier for the highest efficiency of space. This was made possible by reducing the footprint of the power supply by 40% compared to a conventional class AB design, made possible in part by the use of lower-profile power supply capacitors reduced height by 33%…

The Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD connects to a WiFi-enabled smartphone or mobile hotspot to enhance mobile navigation, access content across multiple media sources, receive and send Facebook and Twitter updates as well as manage e-mail hands-free, and share audio and video content in the vehicle with an external Kenwood touchscreen monitor/controller…

JVC announced today the debut of two MirrorLink enabled Multimedia Receivers for Android and Symbian smartphones. The KW-NSX600 and KW-NSX700 will join existing model KW-NSX1 that was released this past December.

JVC unveils the next phase of its acclaimed DRVN Series “pronounced /’drivən/” with the new “DRVN” series of entry-level speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers. These products join the existing “DRVN XX” series of step-up amplifiers and speakers which provide users an option of seven amplifiers and fourteen different speaker options in the entire line; including both coaxial and component applications…

Pioneer Electronics today completed its line of 2013 in-dash multimedia DVD receivers with the introduction of three new models designed to meet today’s consumer needs for enhanced integration of entertainment and smartphone connectivity in the car.

JVC is excited to announce four new Audio-Video multimedia receivers that have been enhanced with features such as the App Link Mode with Extended Control for iPhone®, improved Bluetooth® function and Pandora® Internet Radio Support for Android phones, all while delivering crisp graphics and full access to a range of entertainment options. Three head units will be a part of the regular multimedia series KW-AV61, KW-AV61BT, KW-AV71BT and one Arsenal high-end model KW-ADV65BT is also included in the lineup…

Alpine is expanding its audio-video-navigation (AVN) system lineup by offering the systems in three different screen sizes. They will be displayed at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), taking place Jan. 8-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

In 2012, Alpine introduced the groundbreaking INE-Z928HD AVN system with an 8-inch WVGA screen; the largest screen available for the aftermarket. For 2013, Alpine’s AVN system lineup welcomes the addition of two new products, the INE-W927HD with a 7-inch screen and the INE-W940 with 6.1-inch screen. Rounding out the lineup is the INE-S920HD with a 6.1-inch screen, which continues from 2012…